How far is Fayette, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Fayette, IN to Evansville, IN is about 179 miles (288 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.97 mi
03h 01m
Flight
148.82 mi
239.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.82 mi
Kilometers
239.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.97 mi
Kilometers
288.03 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:02 AM to 10:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Fayette
91.6 mi
01h 30m
To Evansville
87.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on 750 South

    45 m · 9 sec · 750 South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 267

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 267

  3. 3

    Continue on North Green Street

    2344 ft · 1 min · North Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 85%
North Green Street
17.7 mi · 10%
State Road 267
4.65 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 30m from Fayette
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayette to Evansville?

The road trip is about 179 miles (288 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Fayette and 87.4 miles from Evansville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fayette and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayette and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crane, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crane.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 148.82 mi (239.5 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

Population2,575
Coordinates39.9311500, -86.3972200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: 750 South (-86.397221, 39.931014)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.91 L · about $23.83
Round trip
$47.67
12.64 gal · 47.82 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.83 $47.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.88 $53.76
Premium $4.65 $29.41 $58.83
Diesel $5.30 $33.52 $67.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fayette, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Fayette is 21:25:24, although it is 20:25:24 in Evansville.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.